When implementing traveler information systems that promote voluntary changes in travel behavior, incorporate functions for feedback, advice, and action-planning. Researchers evaluating the Nagoya pilot program offered the following lessons learned. When implementing traveler information systems that encourage individuals to modify their travel behavior and… Content type Lesson Date Posted 08/16/2010 Taxonomy (ARC-IT) Transit Traveler Information (PT08), Transit Pedestrian Indication (PT11), Transit Vehicle at Station/Stop Warnings (PT12), Personnel Device Maintenance (SU13), Broadcast Traveler Information (TI01), Trip Planning and Payment (TI04), Personalized Traveler Information (TI02) Geolocation links Aichi, Japan
The Japanese Vehicle Information and Communication System (VICS) began operations in Spring 1994 and according to the results of several road tests, the amount of time saved with the dynamic route guidance system in VICS was approximately 15 percent. Notes: Contact: Okihiko Fujita or Masakuni Tsuge, +81.3.3591.8831 Content type Benefit Date Posted 09/21/2000 Taxonomy (ARC-IT) En-Route Guidance (TI03), Automated Vehicle Operations (VS16) Geolocation links Osaka, Japan | Kyoto, Japan | Aichi, Japan | Tokyo, Japan